How to travel from Munich to Bucharest, Romania

The distance between Munich and Bucharest is around 1,225km (761 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Munich to Bucharest by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BucharestMunich if you're planning a return trip.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Munich (MUC) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    $270($270)
Operated by

Tarom

+ 2 others
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4 x train
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Train

Take the train to Salzburg Hbf, Wien Hbf then Budapest-Keleti and then to Bucuresti Nord.

  • Duration21h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $290($290)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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car
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Drive

Drive to Bucharest.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Distance1,471km (914 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Munich and Bucharest

There are several options for getting from Munich to Bucharest by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $250 and will take around 22h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $270.

The distance between Munich and Bucharest is around 1,225km (761 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,187km (738 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Munich and Bucharest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Munich to Bucharest is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx $270.

The cheapest way to travel between Munich and Bucharest, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $250 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Munich and Bucharest. It typically takes around 21h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Munich to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salzburg Hbf, Wien Hbf and Budapest-Keleti. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 60m.

Deutsche Bahn, Transdev, WESTbahn, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Swiss Railways, Railjet, RegioJet, ÖBB Intercity, Romanian Railways (CFR) and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Munich and Bucharest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 21h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Munich and Bucharest. We recommend that you fly from Munich (MUC) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Munich and Bucharest. Flights depart from Munich (MUC) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Munich and Bucharest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

Tarom, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines fly between Munich and Bucharest. Flights depart from Munich (MUC) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Munich to Bucharest typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Munich (MUC) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).

The closest major airport to Bucharest is Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) (OTP) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Bucharest. Craiova Airport (CRA) (CRA) and Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) (SBZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Munich and Bucharest. The distance is around 1,471km (914 miles) by road and it will take around 15hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Munich to Bucharest is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around $270.

How do I get from Munich to Bucharest

Compare travel optionsbetween Munich and Bucharest

Transport options from Munich to Bucharest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 55m
$270($270)
every 15 mins1,225km (761 miles)
Train + 1 similar
21h 60m
$290($290)
once daily1,547km (961 miles)
Train via Salzburg Hbf22h 20m
$250($250)
twice daily1,578km (981 miles)
Drive
15hrs
$245($245)
on demand1,471km (914 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Munich and Bucharest

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Bus companies

Airports near Bucharest

The following major airports near Bucharest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Romania and internationally.

OTP
Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Bucharest
CRA
Craiova Airport (CRA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Bucharest
SBZ
Sibiu International Airport (SBZ)
International Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Bucharest